Best of Manasulo Maatalu 2016

The 10 most popular articles and reviews from Manasulo Maatalu in 2016

I started Manasulo Maatalu in 2016 and it's been a fun ride ever since. Looking back at the journey, I've compiled a list of the most popular posts and reviews on Manasulo Maatalu in case you missed anything.

Everyone knows about Devi Sri Prasad and Thaman, but there are a number of upcoming musicians out there that you've probably never heard of. Check out these five Telugu music videos from independent artists and encourage private music albums because diversity helps bring new ideas and keeps music fresh.

From the iconic scene in Bommarillu where a son explains how his father's love can be overbearing to the dramatic race for revenge in Nannaku Prematho, this Top 10 list compiles some of our favorite emotional sequences regarding fathers in the past decade.

Rajinikanth, Vikram, Suriya, Dhanush. Tamil stars are no strangers to Telugu and for good reason; they provide some quality entertainment with their dubbed films. Here's a compilation of some of the best Tamil movies that have been dubbed into Telugu in the past decade of Telugu cinema.

A small movie that smashed the box office by surprise, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada is a refreshing addition to the horror-comedy genre. With a cast of some of the most popular upcoming Telugu film industry aritsts, upbeat music and a script to match, how could this movie not be intriguing?

The Malayalam modern classic was remade in Telugu and mesmerized the audience despite the initial backlash against fans who didn't believe the cast was up for the challenge. Despite the familarity of the story, the entertaining narration, wonderful lead performances and beautiful music make this a must watch.

Nani is possibly the most popular rising star of the Telugu film industry and it makes sense why. He's been on a roll ever since Bhale Bhale Magadivoy last year and, out of his three releases this year, Gentleman is certainly the best. Gripping suspense, catchy tunes and the debut of Niveda Thomas make this one memorable.

The most successful Telugu film of 2016 in the overseas market, A Aa showed Trivikram's brand power at the box office despite the absence of a major leading star - or, at least, that's what other websites have been saying. Samantha is at the primer of her career though and this film is her show throughout as she charms the audience in this portrayal of the classic novel and remake of the yesteryear film, Meena .

The movie review that started it all, this was the first review that I posted and received positive feedback from. While many other reviews have praised Soggade Chinni Nayana for it's "entertainment", my review took a different approach, analyzing the reasons behind why the Telugu audience found this movie entertaining despite its misogyny. Read the article to find out why we deserve better from seasoned and respected actors like Nagarjuna who have a large influence on the youth.

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